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2003 Annual Report
ANNUAL REPORT
AND
RESOLUTIONS
TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE 54th
Association of ANNUAL MEETING
Vancouver PORT ALBERNI ECHO CENTRE
Island and PORT ALBERNI, B.C.
Coastal
Communities APRIL 4 – 6, 2003
PLEASE BRING THIS REPORT
PLEASE BRING THIS REPORT
WITH YOU
WITH YOU
ASSOCIATION OF VANCOUVER ISLAND
AND COASTAL COMMUNITIES
2003 ANNUAL REPORT & RESOLUTIONS BOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Letter of Transmittal to AVICC Members i
PART 1 – ANNUAL REPORT
1. PRESIDENT’S REPORT 1
2. SUMMARY OF 2002 RESOLUTION RESPONSES 3
PART 2 – RESOLUTIONS
1. Nominations and Elections
a. Procedures 7
b. Nominating Committee Report 9
2. Conference Rules and Procedures For Handling Resolutions 10
3. Resolutions Index 15
a. 2003 Resolutions 17
APPENDICES
A CONSTITUTION 30
B AVICC DIRECTORIES
a. AVICC Members 35
b. AVICC Life Members 36
C CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR AVICC EXECUTIVE 39
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
In just a few short weeks I will be welcoming you to the 54th Annual Meeting in Port Alberni. I
look forward to meeting again with long time members and welcoming all our new delegates.
I was fortunate to have the opportunity to meet many of you at the Newly Elected Seminar in
Nanaimo in January.
At the first UBCM Executive meeting after we saw one another in Whistler I was re-appointed
to the UBCM Community & Resource Committee and the UBCM Aboriginal Affairs
Committee.
Over the past year there have been many issues arising that have continued to affect local
governments around the province:
• health care
• downturn in resource industry communities
• softwood lumber negotiations
• treaty negotiations
• E & N Railway
At this time I would like to extend appreciation to Mayor Jack Peake of Lake Cowichan and
Mayor Chris Causton of Oak Bay who have continued to set as our representatives on the IAS
Committee. They have really carried the load for all AVICC members and continue to work
diligently towards a plan to save the E & N Railway service for all of Vancouver Island.
Some of our other activities include:
EXECUTIVE/COMMITTEES
• 3 meetings of the Executive
MEMBERSHIP/FINANCIAL
• membership remained at 47
• there was a dues increase of .05¢ for 2002
CONVENTION
• the 2002 Convention in Campbell River was very successful. Delegate’s comments have
been taken into consideration and acted upon wherever possible in planning both the
business and the social aspects of the 2003 Convention. The Executive will be meeting
on March 7th to discuss the final program and will endeavor to have that program out to
you early in March.
• 42 resolutions were presented with 31 being endorsed, 2 withdrawn and 9 not
endorsed.
COMMUNICATIONS
• two issues of the AVICC Newsletter were produced and distributed.
• various circulars and member updates
At this time I would like to take the opportunity to extend a thank you to the Executive for
their continued support and involvement with AVICC over the past year. I would also like to
take this opportunity to extend our sincere appreciation on behalf of myself and the Executive
to Eydie Fraser, Executive Coordinator and Richard Taylor of UBCM for their dedication and
assistance.
I look forward to seeing you in Port Alberni and your continued involvement with AVICC in
the year ahead.
Councillor Mary L. Ashley
President
SUMMARY OF 2002 AVICC
RESOLUTION RESPONSES
This report summarizes the responses from the provincial government to the resolutions
endorsed at the 2002 AVICC Annual General Meeting, submitted to UBCM and endorsed by
UBCM:
B1 SIDE ARMS FOR AUXILIARY POLICE
POWELL RIVER DISTRICT
Response of: Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
Prior to spring 1997, some police forces were using armed auxiliary police. Due to
concerns about liability and training, auxiliaries were disarmed. The Ministry and
police conducted a review, which redefined the Auxiliary/Reserve Constable Program
and established clear rules.
The Auxiliary/Reserve Constable Provincial Policy, established in 1999, is based on a
two-tiered system of reserve recruitment, training and deployment. The policy directs
that Tier 1 auxiliaries are not armed. There have been no requests from RCMP or
Independent Municipal Police Departments for the implementation of a Tier II (armed)
program.
The RCMP Act and Regulations offer a framework for the establishment of an armed
reserve force. The Commanding Officer of the RCMP ‘E’ Division and the Ministry
have had discussions regarding the introduction of an armed RCMP Reserve Constable
program. It will be open to retired and good-standing discharged members of the
RCMP.
The province is actively involved in discussions with the RCMP regarding the
implementation of a professional armed reserve force within B.C.
Re-engaging these members will provide the RCMP with access to fully-trained officers
who will also bring with them years of policing experience and weapons handling.
B12 GAS FRANCHISE FEES Nanaimo City
This resolution was referred to UBCM. The resolution was endorsed.
UBCM is awaiting a response from the government on the resolutions, which were
submitted.
Mayor Gary Korpan, City of Nanaimo and Ms. Eydie Fraser, AVICC Executive
Coordinator met with Minister Richard Neufeld, Minister of Energy and Mines on May
28 to discuss this resolution. On November 20th the following response was received
from the Ministry of Energy and Mines with tables showing the amounts of actual and
forecast payments from the Province to Centra Gas BC pursuant to the VIGAS
Agreement from 1995/96 through 2001/12 when the VIGAS Agreement concludes.
Response of: Ministry of Energy and Mines:
The letter went on to advise that in the past seven years, 1995/96 through 2001/02, the
Province has paid almost $95 million to bring natural gas to the Island and coastal
communities. With a conservative forecast of natural gas prices, the Province currently
anticipates that future VIGAS Agreement payments will total almost $250 million.
Clearly the Government of British Columbia is committed to a substantial ongoing
financial contribution to provide natural gas service to Vancouver Island and Sunshine
Coast communities.
The VIGAS Agreement provides that, if communities are permitted to charge Centra a
franchise fee, that fee would be passed along to the Province. The Province would then
increase its payments to Centra by the amount of the fee. However, the payments to
Centra are for the purpose of supporting natural gas service, not to fund municipal
services in general.
The VIGAS Agreement has a mechanism, the Revenue Deficiency Deferral Account, to
monitor the accumulated revenue deficiency incurred by Centra associated with the
VIGAS Agreement. In Centra’s current negotiated settlement, approved by the British
Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC), Centra projected that its cumulative revenue
deficiency will be approximately $136.5 million by 2002.
Section 10.04 of the VIGAS Agreement provides that if the Special Direction to BCUC is
cancelled or amended such that franchise fees are permitted to be levied by
municipalities prior to the Revenue Deficiency Deferral Account being reduced to zero,
the Province would reimburse Centra for the amount of the fees. As noted, this would
in effect be a transfer from the Province to the municipal governments involved, which
would be an unintended use of these funds.
In the Province’s view, given the substantial amounts that the Government is already
paying pursuant to the VIGAS Agreement to fund natural gas service to Vancouver
Island and Sunshine Coast municipalities, any further funding would not be
appropriate.
B13 WATER CONSERVATION INITIATIVES SUNSHINE COAST RD
Response of: Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection
The current “Water Conservation Strategy for British Columbia” was initiated in 1996 by
the then Ministry of Environment, Lands and parks. It was developed through a
working group comprised of federal, provincial and local government representatives;
water utilities and managers; professional associations and special water use interest
groups.
The strategy offers a general framework and menu of water use efficiency tools from
which to begin assessing water supply and demand management needs. It also
promotes our water as a highly valuable resource and provides a framework to guide
and encourage efficient and cost-effective water use throughout the province. Ministry
information indicates that in a survey of regional districts, municipalities and
improvement districts, 76 percent out of 127 respondents have already developed, or
are in the process of creating water-use efficient programs such as watering restrictions,
media announcements, fixture replacement programs, metering systems and water
efficient irrigation.
Conserving our water is an important part of ensuring a sustainable, clean supply of
water for all British Columbians, both in urban communities and rural areas.
B.C. is on its way to becoming a water-use efficient province. Through coordinated
efforts between the province and local governments, communities around B.C. are
engaged in a wide variety of water-use efficient programs such as watering restrictions,
fixture replacement programs, metering systems, water efficient irrigation and public
education programs.
The province will continue to place a high priority on enabling local governments to
require water conservation measures. We must continually reinforce the value of water
and in turn motivate people to reduce excessive and unnecessary water use.
B35 SMALL CRAFT HARBOURS FACILITIES TOFINO
This resolution was referred to UBCM. The resolution was endorsed.
UBCM is awaiting a response from the Federal government on the resolution, which
was submitted.
B46 BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS: TOILETS Sunshine Coast RD
Response of: Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services
In a province as large and diverse as B.C., one-size-fits-all regulations may not be
appropriate for everyone. Although the government of British Columbia believes that
water conservation is a priority, it is reluctant to achieve public policy goals by
implementing new regulatory requirements. However, the government supports and
promotes conservation in a variety of ways, including requiring local governments to
adopt water conservation strategies as part of our support for new Canada/BC
Infrastructure projects.
B64 FUNDING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS CENTRAL SAANICH
Response of: Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services
The provincial government is committed to increasing housing options for British
Columbia’s most vulnerable residents.
B.C. and the federal government have committed to contribute $88.7 million each over
five years to develop affordable housing. Since June, 2001, the government has funded
the construction of about 3,300 housing units across B.C. To date, more than 1,500 of
these units have been completed.
Further, in Spring, 2002, government announced, “Through BC Housing”, that, in
partnership with Health Authorities, 3,500 supportive living units for seniors and
people with disabilities will be developed over the next four years.
Since taking office, government has increased funding for housing programs by 2.3
percent to $128 million this year – the largest provincial contribution to subsidized
housing ever in B.C.
B88 HEALTH CARE SERVICES WITHIN BC Comox-Strathcona RD
Response of: Ministry of Health Services
Effective January 1, 2002, benefits for physiotherapy, chiropractic, naturopathy,
massage therapy and non-surgical podiatry services were no longer offered free for
British Columbians whose income is above the eligibility criteria for MSP Premium
Assistance. Individuals on Premium Assistance (those whose income is $24,000 or less)
are insured for up to a total of 10 visits per year to any combination of these
practitioners.
MSP will pay all practitioners a subsidy of $23 for each visit with patients paying an
additional amount if the practitioner has opted out of MSP and charges above the fee
schedule.
Dental services, surgical podiatry services and optometry services will continue to be
MSP benefits with the exception of routine eye exams for residents between the ages of
19 and 64 which were de-insured in November, 2001.
Government is committed to ensuring that B.C.’s health system delivers quality patient
care. Our goal is to improve health and wellness for British Columbians while creating
a sustainable, quality patient-centered health care system. These changes have been
designed to reduce costs significantly while preserving access to benefits for those who
can least afford paying for these services. This will protect access to these services for
the 27 percent of British Columbians with the lowest incomes.
NOMINATIONS AND ELECTION PROCEDURES AND
REPORT FOR THE AVICC EXECUTIVE
The ongoing administration and policy determination of the AVICC is governed by an 8-
person Executive Board that is elected and appointed at the Annual Convention.
THERE ARE SEVEN ELECTED POSITIONS:
President
First Vice-President
Second Vice-President
Director at Large (3 positions)
Electoral Area Representative
THERE IS ONE APPOINTED POSITION:
Immediate Past President
NOMINATION PROCESS AND QUALIFICATION FOR OFFICE
The Executive has introduced a process whereby a notice of the AVICC Executive positions
open for nomination, the process and the procedures for nomination were circulated to all
members. [See Appendix C]
That notice stated that a candidate must be nominated by two elected officials of an AVICC
member local government. The candidate must be an elected official of an AVICC member.
Background information for Candidates was made available on request that set out the main
responsibilities and commitments of an AVICC Executive member.
A nomination and consent form is available and was to be used for all nominations in advance
of the AGM. [Also see Appendix C]
NOMINATING COMMITTEE – is appointed under the provisions of the AVICC
Constitution and is appointed by the President.
The Nominating Committee is responsible for overseeing the nominating and election process
and is appointed by the AVIM President and is composed of three members of the Executive.
This year’s Committee is composed of:
Past President, Mrs. Pearl Myhres
President, Councillor Mary Ashley
It is part of the duties of the Nominating Committee to review the credentials of each
candidate. A Report on Nominations including, at the candidate’s option, a photo and 300-
word biography will be prepared under the direction of the Nominating Committee and
distributed in the March Supplementary AVICC Newsletter.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT
The Nominating Committee is responsible for reporting to the full Annual Meeting. The
Nominating Committee does not make recommendations.
They will report on Friday, April 4, 2:15 p.m. on nominations received for positions of
President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President, three Directors at Large and Electoral
Area Representative.
While the nomination process has been expanded, it will not change the process where
candidates can be nominated off the floor at the Convention. That process remains in place.
The changes outlined above provide for those that are interested in seeking office to be directly
nominated prior to the Convention without the “sanction” of the Nominating Committee.
ELECTIONS PROCESS
The process will then proceed in three steps:
STEP 1 – ELECTION OF OFFICERS
FRIDAY, April 4, 2:15 p.m.
Nominating Committee presents the nominations for positions of President, First Vice-
President, Second Vice-President.
Nominations from floor for Officer positions (President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-
President)
Candidate speeches if necessary.
Friday, April 4, 4:55 p.m.
Elections for Officer positions (as necessary).
Saturday, April 5, 8:30 a.m.
STEP 2 – ELECTION OF DIRECTORS AT LARGE
Saturday, April 5, 11:50 a.m.
Nominating Committee presents nominations for three Directors at Large.
Nominations from the floor for the above positions.
Candidate speeches if necessary.
Elections for remaining Executive positions (as necessary).
STEP 3 – ELECTION OF ELECTORAL AREA REPRESENTATIVE
Sunday, April 6, 9:00 a.m.
Nominating Committee presents nominations for Electoral Area Representative
Nominations from the floor for the above position.
Candidate speeches if necessary.
Election for position (as necessary).
THE 2003 EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS
THE 2003 EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS
As a result of the Call for Nominations, the Committee has received and will be placing the
following names forward for consideration during the 2003 Convention:
President
• Mayor Jack Peake, Town of Lake Cowichan
First Vice-President
• Councillor Bea Holland, City of Victoria
Second Vice-President
• Chair David Essig, Islands Trust
Director at Large(three to be elected)
• Councillor Noor Ahmed, City of Courtenay
• Councillor Dan Cooper, Town of Port McNeill
• Councillor Fred Demmon, City of Parksville
• Councillor Nichola Wade, District of Saanich
Electoral Area Representative
• Director Rod Sherrell, Regional District of Mount Waddington
For further information on the nomination and election process contact:
Mrs. Pearl Myhres, Past President
c/o Municipal House
545 Superior Street
Victoria, B.C. V8V 1X4
Phone: (250)356-5133 Fax: (250)356-5119
AVICC CONFERENCE RULES
AND
PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING RESOLUTIONS
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GENERAL RULES
1. Sessions will begin and end promptly at the scheduled hours.
2. Delegates will use the floor microphones when speaking.
3. All elected officials of members attending the Annual Meeting of the Association shall be
delegates entitled to participate in debates and to vote on any matter before the Meeting.
[Constitution s. 7] Other delegates shall not be entitled to the privilege of the floor unless
authorized by the Meeting. Guest speakers may be permitted at the direction of the
Executive.
4. At all business sessions of the Meeting, twenty five delegates shall constitute a
quorum. [Constitution s. 8g]
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VOTING RULES
5. Only elected officials of members are entitled to vote. [Constitution s. 7]
6. Voting on ordinary resolutions normally shall be by a show of hands (holding the voting
card) and the Chair’s decision as to whether a motion is won or lost is final unless,
immediately upon the decision of the Chair being declared, ten or more voting delegates
then present, by standing, demand a standing vote, whereupon the Chair shall again put
the same question to the Meeting to be decided by a count of those standing in favour of
and against the motion. In the event that the result of the standing vote is questioned by
twenty-five or more voting delegates then present, or at any time in the discretion of the
Chair, the Chair shall order that the matter before the Meeting be determined by ballot,
and the result of such ballot shall be final.
7. Where voting is by ballot, scrutineers shall be appointed by the Chair to distribute the
ballot, collect the same, and to count and report the vote.
8. In all cases, where the votes of delegates then present, including the vote of the Chair, are
equal for and against a question, the question shall be negatived, and it shall be the duty
of the Chair to so declare.
9. No vote by proxy shall be recognized or allowed.
10. When voting by show of hands all delegates shall hold their voting card. In the case of a
ballot, the voting card must be presented and initialed by the scrutineers before a ballot is
issued.
RULES OF PROCEDURE
11. Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the proceedings of the Association, its Executive and
Committees, so far as they may be applicable without coming into conflict with the
Constitution or rules adopted by the Association. [Constitution s.13]
12. The Presiding Officer shall enforce order and strict observance of the Constitution and
Rules and Procedures. Subject to an appeal to the meeting sustained by a majority vote of
delegates present, the Presiding Officer shall have the right to decide all questions of
order and the Officer’s rulings in this regard shall be final.
13. A delegate wishing to move, second or speak to a motion shall arise and address the
Chair and shall wait until he or she is recognized before speaking. Delegates must
announce their name, local government office and membership or other qualifications
each time they rise to speak.
14. Delegates must confine their remarks to a maximum speaking period of three minutes;
including the introducer of a motion.
15. No delegate may speak more than once on any one question unless and until all other
delegates desiring to speak have been heard.
16. Any amendment and any motion to withdraw any resolution from consideration of the
meeting or to refer the same to the Resolutions Committee, or to any other committee,
and any motion affecting the resolution must be moved and seconded from the Meeting
Floor.
17. Should discussion continue on any resolution for an undue length of time without
reasonable agreement being reached, the resolution may be cleared from the floor by a
favourable vote to refer the resolution to the Resolutions Committee for further
consideration and report.
(Note: Because the time factor does not allow the Resolutions Committee to properly
reconsider resolutions, a motion to refer to the Committee will only be accepted in the
event adjournment is imminent and there are regular resolutions which have not been
dealt with.)
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HANDLING OF RESOLUTIONS
STEP-BY-STEP RULES
PRECEDENCE OF RESOLUTIONS
18. Resolutions shall be dealt with in numerical order. However, two or more similar
resolutions, addressing the same subject matter may be dealt with by a single resolution.
[i.e. Resolution #14 covers resolution #15 and #16 then only resolution #14 will be
considered by the Meeting.]
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PROCEDURES FOR RESOLUTIONS PRINTED IN THE RESOLUTIONS BOOK
19. The Chair will cause the title and the “enactment” clause of the resolution to be read.
20. The resolution will after reading be properly before the Meeting and will not require a
mover or a seconder.
21. A spokesperson for the Resolutions Committee will then give the views of the
Resolutions Committee together with any suggestions and reasons therefore.
22. The Chair shall then call on a delegate from the sponsoring member to introduce the
resolution.
23. The sponsor is permitted three minutes to introduce the resolution.
24. The Chair will then call for discussion from the floor.
25. If there are not speakers opposed to the motion the Chair may call the question.
Discussion shall proceed in accordance with the “Rules of Procedure” (steps 11 to 17)
Delegates must confine their remarks to a maximum speaking period of three minutes.
Voting on the resolution shall proceed in accordance with the “Voting Rules” (steps 5 to
10).
Voting is on the resolution, NOT on the recommendation of the Resolutions Committee.
PROCEDURES FOR LATE RESOLUTIONS
26. Resolutions submitted following the expiry of the regular deadline shall be considered
“Late Resolutions” and shall comply with all other submission requirements, except that a
copy of the resolution shall be provided to the AVICC by the Wednesday noon preceding
the date of the Annual Meeting.
27. Late Resolutions shall be available for discussion after resolutions printed in the
resolutions book have been considered but not before the time printed in the Meeting
Program for consideration of Late Resolutions. Late Resolutions shall be dealt with only
if the Meeting so decides.
28. Late resolutions are deemed to be appropriate for discussion only if the topic is such that
it has arisen since or was not known prior to the regular deadline date for submission of
resolutions.
29. Late Resolutions admitted for plenary discussion shall be dealt with in the order
presented in the Late Resolutions report.
30. In the event that a late resolution is recommended to be admitted for discussion the
sponsor shall produce sufficient copies for distribution to the Convention.
31. The Chair will cause the title and “enactment” clause of the Late Resolution to be read by
a spokesperson for the Resolutions Committee.
32. The Late Resolution will after reading be properly before the Meeting and the procedures
for handling resolutions will apply (Steps 20 to 25).
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FOR RESOLUTIONS NOT PRINTED IN THE RESOLUTIONS BOOK
33. Any delegate may, during a Meeting, put forward any motion which, if duly seconded,
shall be dealt with as follows: The Chair shall put the question – “Shall the motion before
the meeting be admitted for discussion?” – and such question shall require a three-fifths
majority vote before the motion can be put forward for discussion by the Meeting.
At the discretion of the Chair any such motion shall be submitted in writing and copies
may be required to be provided to all delegates present before consideration thereof.
34. Notwithstanding the foregoing the Executive may submit any matters not requiring
Extraordinary Resolution to any Meeting for consideration or action at any time.
FOR EXTRAORDINARY RESOLUTIONS
35. All resolutions originating at a Meeting workshop or seminar that is not held as a regular
plenary session shall be referred to the Executive unless handled pursuant to Steps 33 or
34.
36. AMENDMENTS TO CONSTITUTION: Any amendments to the Constitution may only
be made pursuant to Extraordinary Resolution duly adopted by the Association.
[Constitution s. 11].
37. EXTRAORDINARY RESOLUTIONS: Notice of Extraordinary Resolutions intended to be
submitted for consideration shall be given in writing to the Secretary not later than forty-
five (45) days prior to the date fixed for the Annual meeting, and shall be included in the
printed material sent to members by the Secretary at least thirty (30) days prior to the
Meeting. A favourable three-fifths majority vote at an Annual Meeting of the delegates
then present shall be necessary to adopt an Extraordinary Resolution. [Constitution s.
11].
2003 RESOLUTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Resolution Title Page
EXTRAORDINARY RESOLUTIONS
EXTRAORDINARY RESOLUTIONS
ER1 ASSOCIATION NAME CHANGE Lake Cowichan 17
REFERRED RESOLUTIONS
RR1 ELECTRONIC WASTE;
INDUSTRY PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP Nanaimo RD 17
RR2 CHANGES TO RESIDENTIAL TENANCY ACT Victoria 18
RR3 FOREST SERVICE RECREATION SITES Comox-Strathcona RD 18
LEGISLATIVE
LEGISLATIVE
R1 TREE PROTECTION BYLAW Comox-Strathcona RD 19
R2 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREA
– ENFORCEMENT Cowichan Valley RD 19
R3 HANDS FREE CELLULAR EQUIPMENT Gibsons 20
R4 GROUNDWATER PROTECTION Nanaimo RD 20
FINANCE
FINANCE
R5 ICBC INSURANCE PREMIUMS –
PUBLIC TRANSIT Cowichan Valley RD 21
R6 FLOOD HAZARD MANAGEMENT Nanaimo RD 21
ASSESSMENT/TAXATION
ASSESSMENT/TAXATION
R7 STRATA VS FEE SIMPLE RESIDENTIAL TAX RATES Parksville 22
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT
R8 DRY CELL BATTERY RECYCLING Sunshine Coast RD 22
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
R9 MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAY BOULEVARDS Saanich 23
LAND USE
R10 PRIVATE MARINE WAYS Sunshine Coast RD 23
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
R11 PROVINCIAL LEGISLATION ON AQUACULTURE Nanaimo RD 23
ENERGY
R12 MAINLAND TO VANCOUVER ISLAND
CABLE CROSSING Alberni-Clayoquot RD 24
R13 COLUMBIA RIVER
DOWNSTREAM BENEFITS Alberni-Clayoquot RD 24
R14 CRITICAL ENERGY SHORTAGE Port Alberni 25
ELECTIONS
R15 MAIL BALLOTTING FOR
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS North Cowichan 25
R16 NON-RESIDENT VOTER STATUS
FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS Lake Cowichan 26
SELECTED ISSUES
SELECTED ISSUES
R17 BC FERRY LIQUOR SALES Saanich 26
R18 MANNED LIGHTHOUSES Alert Bay 26
R19 NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE CUTBACKS Alert Bay 27
R20 MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES
FUNDING CUTS Port Hardy 27
R21 SCHOOL DISTRICT FUNDING Port Alice 25
R22 LIQUOR REGULATIONS,
SALES AND DISTRIBUTION Port McNeill 28
R23 GASOLINE TAX COST SPLIT BETWEEN
URBAN AND RURAL AREAS Port Hardy 29
COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Comments on all resolutions and recommendations of the AVICC Executive will be contained
in delegate’s materials available at the conference.
EXTRAORDINARY RESOLUTION
ER1 ASSOCIATION NAME CHANGE Lake Cowichan
WHEREAS the membership, wishing to reflect non Vancouver Island local government
membership changed the name of the Association from the Association of Vancouver Island
Municipalities (AVIM) to the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities
(AVICC);
AND WHEREAS the changed name has created a conflict with a similar organization, namely
the Association of Coastal Communities:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the membership consider reverting to:
(1) Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Municipalities (AVICM) or
(2) Vancouver Island and Coastal Municipal Association (VICMA); which would continue to
represent municipalities on Vancouver Island and the coastal municipalities with the name
better representing who the association represents.
Conference Decision:
REFERRED RESOLUTIONS
RR1 ELECTRONIC WASTE:
INDUSTRY PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP Nanaimo RD
WHEREAS electronic products are a growing waste management problem in British Columbia
because of their rapid obsolescence, with the number of discards expected to double between
1999 and 2005;
AND WHEREAS electronic products contain lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium,
polyvinyl chloride, brominated flame retardant and other materials that can pose hazards to
human health and the environment when disposed of improperly;
AND WHEREAS an Industry Product Stewardship program would foster the development of
sustainable electronic product recycling infrastructure here in Canada while at the same time
encouraging producers to design for recycling:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of BC Municipalities urge the provincial
government, by letter and receipt of this resolution, to enact a regulation under the Waste
Management Act requiring electronic product brand-owners to implement Industry Product
Stewardship programs which will ensure the social and environmentally responsible handling
of end-of-life electronics products.
Conference Decision:
RR2 CHANGES TO RESIDENTIAL TENANCY ACT Victoria
WHEREAS the Union of BC Municipalities has concerns about potential revisions to the
Residential Tenancy Act, namely that:
• fair and equitable rent review and arbitration processes should be maintained to continue
to offer protection to tenants;
• security deposits should remain at current rates; and
• with respect to the review of the “ending of tenancy” process, the provincial government
should ensure that:
• tenants have appropriate safeguards in place to protect their interests;
• the eviction process guarantees that tenants are only removed for just cause; and
• the “ending of tenancy” process should be reviewed more thoroughly with more input
sought from the community;
AND WHEREAS the Union of BC Municipalities is concerned that the provincial
government’s 30 day notification and referral process was insufficient to gain valuable
feedback on potential changes to the Residential Tenancy Act as a policy matter affecting local
governments throughout British Columbia:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of BC Municipalities consider the matter of
legislative changes to the Residential Tenancy Act as a policy matter affecting local governments
throughout British Columbia;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Union of BC Municipalities petition the provincial
government to extend the period of time for local governments input on proposed legislative
changes to the Residential Tenancy Act.
Conference Decision:
RR3 FOREST SERVICE RECREATION SITES Comox-Strathcona RD
WHEREAS outdoor recreation contributed more than $5 Billion to the government economy
last year, this being more than half of the entire revenue generated by the entire tourism
industry;
AND WHEREAS the public of British Columbia and tourists from other countries expect
Forest Service sites and trails to be available for their use and will use the same in any case;
AND WHEREAS the collection of fees for Forest Service recreation sites was well-established
and supported by users and provided significant revenue to maintain and protect the sites:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of BC Municipalities requests the provincial
government to immediately reinstate a fee collection service for Forest Service Recreation sites
in order that sites and trails be maintained and kept open to the public.
Conference Decision:
LEGISLATIVE
LEGISLATIVE
R1 TREE PROTECTION BYLAW Comox-Strathcona RD
WHEREAS the Local Government Act affords municipalities the ability to protect significant
trees through tree protection bylaws, but does not afford Regional District the same ability;
AND WHEREAS Regional Districts have trees of significance which warrant protection (such
as the endangered Garry Oak groves on North-Central Vancouver Island);
AND WHEREAS tree cutting protection in regional areas may be considered necessary to
prevent erosion of banks, mudslides and other land destruction or to protect endangered
groves or culturally significant trees which might be otherwise destroyed:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver and Coastal Communities
and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities urge the provincial government to amend
the Local Government Act to give Regional Districts the power to protect trees which have
documented local, historical or ecological significance or which provide environmental
protection against significant soil erosion and mudslides.
Conference Decision:
R2 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREA – ENFORCEMENT Cowichan Valley RD
WHEREAS the Local Government Act provides for designation of selected areas as
Development Permit Areas, where permits must be obtained prior to clearing and developing
property;
AND WHEREAS local government is not provided with legislation that allows it to enforce
infractions such as clearing land in a development permit area where it is not permitted to do
so:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that legislative changes be made to the Local Government Act
to provide local governments the ability to levy fines and/or other enforcement tools, for use
when development permit requirements associated with environmental protection have been
violated.
Conference Decision:
R3 HANDS FREE CELLULAR EQUIPMENT Gibsons
WHEREAS research into the use of hand held cellular telephones has indicated that accident
risk increases when drivers use the telephone while operating motor vehicles and statistics and
reports in both Canada and the United States are conclusive in confirming that the danger of
accidents and the rate of accidents increase where hand held cellular telephones are used
while driving;
AND WHEREAS recent Canadian polls indicate strong support for mandatory controls on
hand held cellular phone use by drivers and hand held cellular use is already banned in over
40 countries, some U.S. states including New York and recently in Newfoundland;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island Municipalities and
the Union of British Columbia Municipalities endorse drivers’ use of hands free cellular
telephone equipment while operating a motor vehicle:
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the province of British Columbia be requested to
amend the Motor Vehicle Act to band the use of hand held cellular phones and that local
governments take the lead in this initiative by setting an example of safety by requiring
municipal vehicles to be installed with hands free equipment.
Conference Decision:
R4 GROUNDWATER PROTECTION Nanaimo RD
WHEREAS the provincial government has developed an Action Plan for Safe Drinking Water
in British Columbia that commits to the development of groundwater protection legislation;
AND WHEREAS groundwater protection, legislation and regulation is a priority for all areas
of British Columbia, is of multi-jurisdictional interest and does not conform to political or local
government boundaries:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal
Communities express to the Province its support for new groundwater protection legislation
and further that the province must provide the resources and initiatives to implement its
legislative responsibility and authority for the Province’s groundwater resource.
Conference Decision:
FINANCE
FINANCE
R5 ICBC INSURANCE PREMIUMS – PUBLIC TRANSIT Cowichan Valley RD
WHEREAS the benefits of public transit include cleaner air, reduced traffic and road
maintenance, and increased travel opportunity for all citizens;
AND WHEREAS provision of dependable public transit at low cost encourages citizens to use
public transit;
AND WHEREAS insurance is a considerable operating expense for public transit in British
Columbia:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal
Communities and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities request the provincial
government to add public transit system ICBC insurance premiums to the cost of private
vehicle insurance in those areas that are serviced by public transit, and that no ICBC insurance
premiums be applicable to public transit system buses.
Conference Decision:
R6 FLOOD HAZARD MANAGEMENT Nanaimo RD
WHEREAS the province is proposing a new service model for flood hazard management that
considers transferring responsibilities for regulating floodplain development and flood
proofing standards, and for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of dikes, to
local government;
AND WHEREAS this model, if implemented, would impact the activities and resource of local
government:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal
Communities express its concerns about the potential impact of the proposed flood hazard
management model on local government resources and that if responsibilities for flood hazard
management are transferred to local government, the province must provide ongoing financial
assistance to local government to support these responsibilities.
Conference Decision:
ASSESSMENT/TAXATION
R7 STRATA VS FEE SIMPLE RESIDENTIAL TAX RATES Parksville
WHEREAS local government face varying demands for levels and types of service across their
jurisdictions;
AND WHEREAS the BC Assessment Authority regulations provide for only one municipal
residential taxation classification;
AND WHEREAS strata developments are forced to pay taxes at the same rate as do fee simple
properties despite being responsible for operations, maintenance and replacement of their
infrastructure:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal
Communities and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities in conjunction with the
province of British Columbia undertake a comprehensive study, including feasibility and
potential impact to changes in the assessment regulations to allow a local government to set a
variety of tax rates within the same classification.
Conference Decision:
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT
R8 DRY CELL BATTERY RECYCLING Sunshine Coast RD
WHEREAS access to recyclers of dry cell batteries, and brokers thereof is limited;
AND WHEREAS costs of recycling dry cell batteries are currently borne by facilitators of the
recycling programs;
AND WHEREAS the Product Care Program provides for the collection of a fee from
consumers, and funding for brokers facilitating the collection of various materials, for the
purpose of recycling and proper disposal:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal
Communities urge the Provincial Government to include dry cell batteries in the list of
accepted materials in the Product Care Program.
Conference Decision:
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
R9 MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAY BOULEVARDS Saanich
WHEREAS the Provincial Government ceased maintenance of highway boulevards without
notice or consultation with local government;
AND WHER4AS through consultation with local government opportunities for alternatives to
this policy of neglect would no doubt arise:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal
Communities and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities resume maintenance of
highway boulevards until consultation with local government takes place.
Conference Decision:
LAND USE
R10 PRIVATE MARINE WAYS Sunshine Coast RD
WHEREAS the final authorization to issue foreshore tenure for private marine ways, unless
prohibited by zoning, is provided by Crown lands;
AND WHEREAS prohibition through zoning may be overly restrictive:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal
Communities request that the Provincial Government amend legislation in order to provide
local governments with the authority to permit or deny the construction of private marine
ways on a case by case basis.
Conference Decision:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
R11 PROVINCIAL LEGISLATION ON AQUACULTURE Nanaimo RD
WHEREAS the proposed changes for aquaculture in provincial government legislation will
have an impact on all coastal regional districts and municipalities;
AND WHEREAS the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries has indicated that
consultation on this topic will take place only through discussions with the Union of BC
Municipalities:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the provincial governments mandate of job creation and
revitalizing the economy consider all sectors of the economy that rely on coastal resources as
well as implications for protection of the natural environment and the need to avoid conflicts
with neighbouring uses such as residential settlement on the waterfront and other land uses
that are currently recognized by local government Official Community Plans.
Conference Decision:
ENERGY
R12 MAINLAND TO VANCOUVER ISLAND
CABLE CROSSING Alberni-Clayoquot R..D.
WHEREAS a long term, reliable supply of electricity to Vancouver Island is in jeopardy
because of aging infrastructure and increasing demand;
AND WHEREAS the quickest, most economical and least environmentally damaging option of
providing a reliable supply of electricity to Vancouver Island is using a new cable crossing:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island Municipalities
strongly urge the province of British Columbia to increase the electricity supply to Vancouver
Island by installing a new cable crossing from the Mainland to Vancouver Island.
Conference Decision:
R13 COLUMBIA RIVER DOWNSTREAM BENEFITS Alberni-Clayoquot RD
WHEREAS the province of British Columbia has control over a substantial amount of
electricity as part of the Columbia River Downstream Benefits and has chosen to sell that
electricity to United States markets;
AND WHERAS the Columbia River Downstream Benefits are being used to bolster the United
States economy rather than the British Columbia economy:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver island Coastal
Communities strongly urge the province of British Columbia to invest the electricity from the
Columbia River Downstream Benefits in the British Columbia economy by making that
electricity available to British Columbia consumers.
Conference Decision:
R14 CRITICAL ENERGY SHORTAGE Port Alberni
WHEREAS Vancouver Island is in a critical energy shortage position, with a lack of power and
aging infrastructure severely restricting our potential for growth, for new investment and in
some cases the ability to retain what industry we have;
AND WHEREAS the Alberni Aluminum Corporation is offering to pay for the upgrade of the
underwater section of the Dunsmuir Transmission lines which would provide needed power
with the lowest environmental impact on the Island, the Georgia Strait and the Mainland:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal
Communities urge the BC Government and BC Hydro to invest BC power from the Columbia
Downstream benefits or another available power source on Vancouver Island, rather than
export it to make jobs in the U.S. and we urge BC Hydro to realize the upgrade of the cable
crossing to Vancouver Island to provide the necessary power to protect our current business
and our quality of life and to attract future investment.
Conference Decision:
ELECTIONS
R15 MAIL BALLOTTING FOR
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS North Cowichan
WHEREAS s.100 of the Local Government Act allows a municipality, by bylaw, to permit
electors to vote by mail if they have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their
ability to vote at another voting opportunity (and allows a regional district to also permit
persons who reside in an area that is remote from voting places to vote by mail);
AND WHEREAS electors who are absent during voting opportunities (including persons on
vacation, business, or serving overseas with the armed forces) are often not able to vote at local
government elections:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal
Communities and the Union of BC Municipalities request that the Local Government Act be
amended to expand the reasons for which mail balloting can be used to cover registered
electors who are absent from other voting opportunities.
Conference Decision:
R16 NON-RESIDENT VOTER STATUS
FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS Lake Cowichan
WHEREAS the Local Government Act now recognizes the right of non-resident voters on the
basis of representation through taxation;
AND WHEREAS small local business owners usually operate under incorporation status but
owners often reside outside the community they operate in:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal
Communities and the Union of BC Municipalities request the provincial government re-
examine the legislation affecting the right of small business owners either sole proprietorships
and/or partnerships in a municipality which have valid local business licenses to participate
in the election process on the same basis as non-resident voters.
Conference Decision:
SELECTED ISSUES
SELECTED ISSUES
R17 BC FERRY LIQUOR SALES Saanich
WHEREAS the BC Ferry system is predominantly a vehicle based transportation system;
AND WHEREAS the people of BC are concerned about the high percentage of motor vehicle
accidents resulting from drinking and driving:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal
Communities request that the provincial government not introduce or permit the sale of
alcohol aboard BC Ferries or at their terminals.
Conference Decision:
R18 MANNED LIGHTHOUSES Alert Bay
WHEREAS a large portion of the coast community is dependent upon ocean shipping and
other boating traffic;
AND WHEREAS the economic and safety impact is directly affected and will increase the
costs of ocean shipping and other boating traffic:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Federal Government reconstitutes the manned-
lighthouse at Cape Mudge and that it be brought back into full service.
Conference Decision:
R19 NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE CUTBACKS Alert Bay
WHEREAS continuing education is an essential service for all coastal communities;
AND WHEREAS North Island College has abandoned many North Island communities:
THEREFORE be it resolved that North Island College re-establish full service in Alert Bay and
other abandoned communities.
Conference Decision:
R20 MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES FUNDING CUTS Port Hardy
WHEREAS the Provincial Government funding cuts have resulted in a reduction of resources
available to the Ministry of Human Resources and as a consequence these reduced resources
and services are having a great impact on the social and economic fabric of small rural and
remote communities;
AND WHEREAS a full range of human resource services in rural communities in British
Columbia are paramount to the long term support of those at risk:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal
Communities appeal to the Provincial Government to make every effort to restore programs
and services to the Ministry of Human Resources in order for those at risk, whether they be
residents or transients, to seek timely, accessible, beneficial and fully funded health and
welfare programs.
Conference Decision:
R21 SCHOOL DISTRICT FUNDING Port Alice
WHEREAS School Boards are not permitted to run deficit budgets to operate schools;
AND WHEREAS the province has negatively impacted on school budgets by imposing a
contract on School Districts and teachers while failing to provide all of the fund to pay for it:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal
Communities and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities request that the province
examine the budgetary implications of the imposed contract, and to provide School Boards
with the necessary funds to pay for these educational funding shortfalls.
Conference Decision:
R22 LIQUOR REGULATIONS, SALES AND DISTRIBUTION Port McNeill
WHEREAS the provincial government has introduced significant changes in liquor licensing
policies – including hours of operation, licensing types and new licenses that have planning,
zoning and regulatory implications for municipalities;
AND WHEREAS the provincial government plans to close government liquor stores and
distribution centres and turn over all beverage alcohol sales to for-profit companies;
AND WHEREAS similar changes in Alberta led to tripling of the number of liquor stores and
caused the Calgary and Edmonton police departments to report significant increases in alcohol
related crimes;
AND WHEREAS it appears that responsibility for more policing costs and social services may
be downloaded to local governments;
AND WHEREAS studies show that Alberta’s changes have led to higher consumer prices,
more stores with less genuine selection, marginalized workers, a host of social problems, and
in, real terms, decreasing government revenues;
AND WHEREA there has been no opportunity for public discussion and community input
into these far reaching changes:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council urge the provincial government to put a
moratorium on its proposed changes to liquor regulations, sales and distribution;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal
Communities ask the provincial government to provide a formal vehicle, perhaps through the
appointment of a commissioner, a committee of MLA’s or similar means for public discussion
and community input into these issues:
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be sent to Rod Visser, MLA; Rich
Coleman, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General; City of Coquitlam and the
Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities.
Conference Decision:
R23 GASOLINE TAX COST SPLIT BETWEEN
URBAN AND RURAL AREAS District of Port Hardy
WHERAS the Provincial Government has imposed a 3.5 cent increase in gas prices to direct
people to buying and using smaller cars, to force people into the transit system and for
maintenance on highways.
AND WHEREAS most rural communities have no transit system and, due to their geography,
terrain and jobs, four wheel drive vehicles and heavy duty pickups are almost mandatory:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal
Communities impress upon the Provincial Government the need to look at a gasoline tax cost
split between urban municipalities and rural areas.
Conference Decision:
APPENDIX B(1)
2007 AVICC MEMBERS
CITIES VILLAGES
Campbell River
Courtenay Alert Bay
Duncan Cumberland
Langford Gold River
Nanaimo Port Alice
Parksville Sayward
Port Alberni Tahsis
Powell River Zeballos
Victoria
DISTRICTS REGIONAL DISTRICTS
Alberni-Clayoquot
Central Saanich Capital
Esquimalt Central Coast
Highlands Comox-Strathcona
Lantzville Cowichan Valley
Metchosin Mount Waddington
North Cowichan Nanaimo
North Saanich Powell River
Oak Bay Sunshine Coast
Port Hardy Islands Trust
Saanich
Sechelt
Sechelt Indian Government District
Sooke
Tofino
Ucluelet
TOWNS
Comox
Gibsons
Ladysmith
Lake Cowichan
Port McNeill
Qualicum Beach
Sidney
View Royal
APPENDIX B(2)
AVICC LIFE MEMBERS
DATE POSITION/NAME PLACE
1949-1950 Lorne Jordan Port Alberni
1951-1952 Earl Westwood Nanaimo
1953 Bert Beasley North Cowichan
1954 Bill Henderson Cumberland
1955-1956 C.A.P. Murson North Cowichan
1957 Alf Wurtele Esquimalt
1958 Jack Dobson Duncan
1959 Bill Moore Courtenay
1960 George Chatterton Saanich
1962 John Cook Nanaimo
1963 Don Morton North Cowichan
1964 Reeve Lee Central Saanich
1965 Fred Bishop Port Alberni
1966 Doug Watts Oak Bay
1967 Les Hammer Port Alberni
1968 Rob Baird Victoria
1969 Kay Grouhel Ladysmith
1970 S.A.D. Pike Powell River
1971-1972 Archie Galbraith Central Saanich
1973-1974 G.H.A. MacKay Nanaimo
1974-1975 William (Bronco) Moncrief Cumberland
1975-1976 Ed Lum Victoria
1976-1977 George McKnight Port Alberni
1977–1978 K. Paskin Duncan
1978-1979 Ken Hill Esquimalt
1979-1980 Mayor George Piercy Comox
1980-1981 Mel Couvelier Saanich
1981-1982 Mayor Anne Fiddick Gold River
1982-1983 Alderman Dick Winkleman Nanaimo
1983-1984 Mayor Norma Sealey Sidney
1984-1985 Mayor Robert Ostler Campbell River
1985-1986 Mayor Gillian Trumper Port Alberni
1986-1987 Alderman William (Bill) Kinley Port McNeill
1987-1988 Mayor Tom McCrae Tahsis
1989-1990 Mayor Frank Ney Nanaimo
Director George Borza Nanaimo R.D.
Mayor George Cochrane Courtenay
Alderman Walter Behn Port Alberni
Alderman Eric Simmons Victoria
1990-1991 Alderman Bill Cox Ladysmith
1992-1993 Mayor Ron Webber Courtenay
1993-1994 Mayor Al Huddlestan Port Hardy
1994-1995 Councillor Martin Segger Victoria
1995-1996 Councillor Maxine Williams Alert Bay
1996-1997 Director Jim Gurney Sunshine Coast R.D.
1998-1999 Mayor James Lornie Campbell River
1999-2000 Councillor John Crook Langford
2000-2001 Mayor Frank Leonard Saanich
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
FOR AVICC EXECUTIVE
AVICC is the collective voice for local government on Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast,
Powell River and the Central Coast. The membership elects directors during the Convention
to ensure the directions set by the general membership are carried forward. The Executive
also provides the direction to the AVICC between Conventions.
This circular is notice of the AVICC Executive positions open for nomination, the process and
the procedures for nomination.
1. POSITIONS OPEN TO NOMINATIONS
The following positions are open for nomination:
• President • Director at Large (3 positions)
• First Vice-President • Electoral Area Representative
• Second Vice-President
2. NOMINATION PROCESS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE
A candidate must be nominated by two elected officials of an AVICC local government
member. The candidate must be an elected official of an AVICC member.
Background information for Candidates is available on request that sets the main
responsibilities and commitments of an AVICC Executive member.
A nomination and consent form is available and should be used for all nominations.
The members of the 2003 Nominating Committee are:
• Mrs. Pearl Myhres, Past President
• Councillor Mary Ashley, President
3. NEXT STEPS
It is part of the duties of the Nominating Committee to review the credentials of each
candidate. A Report on Nominations including, at the candidate’s option, a photo and 300-
word biography will be prepared under the direction of the Nominating Committee and
distributed in the March Supplemental AVICC Newsletter.
To Be Included In This Report, Nominations Must Be Received By February
14, 2003.
4. FINAL COMMENTS
The nomination process does not change the process where candidates can be nominated off
the floor at the Convention. That process remains in place. The process outlined above
provides for those that are interested in seeking office to be directly nominated prior to the
Convention without the “sanction” of a Nominating Committee.
5. FURTHER INFORMATION
Copies of the “consent form” or duties of Executive members are available from the AVICC
office.
All other inquiries should be directed to:
Mrs. Pearl Myhres, Past President
Chair, 2003 Nominating Committee
c/o AVICC
545 Superior Street
Victoria, B.C.
V8V 1X4
Phone: (250) 356-5133
Fax: (250) 356-5119
Email: efraser@civicnet.bc.ca
NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2003 AVICC EXECUTIVE
We are qualified under the AVICC Constitution to nominate1 a candidate and we nominate:
Name:
Position in local government (Mayor/Councillor/Director):
Municipality or Regional District represented:
AVICC Executive Office Nominated for:
Signed:
Name ___________________________ Name ______________________________
Position: _________________________ Position:____________________________
Mun/RD ________________________ Mun/RD___________________________
Signature ________________________ Signature ___________________________
CONSENT FORM
I consent to this nomination and attest that I am qualified to be a candidate for the office I have
been nominated to pursuant to the AVICC Constitution2. I also agree to provide the following
information to the Chair, AVICC Nominating Committee (c/o AVICC Office) by February 14,
2003.
• photo (to size set by Nominating Committee Chair)
• biographical information. The maximum length of such information shall be 300 words. If
the information provided is in excess, the Nominating Committee Chair shall edit as required.
Signed Name: ____________________________
Position: _____________________________
Mun/RD: _____________________________
Signature: _____________________________
Date: _____________________________
1 Nominations require two elected officials of members of the Association.
2 All nominees of the Executive shall be elected representatives of a member of the
Association. Nominee for electoral area representative must hold the appropriate office.
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